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Forchelli Family History

Forchelli Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Porcelli, Circelli, Forsell, Rochell, Corelli, Portelli, Formella

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Where is the Forchelli family from?

You can see how Forchelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forchelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forchelli families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Forchelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forchelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forchelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Forchelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forchelli census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Forchelli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Forchelli. For the veterans among your Forchelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forchelli lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Forchelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forchelli in 1980 was 70, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forchelli ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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